Senior Public Procurement Officer (Level 6)

About the role

The Real Estate Board invites applications for a Senior Public Procurement Officer (Level 6) to be assigned to the upcoming Real Estate Authority of Jamaica (REAJ). The post is vacant, on a three-year contract, under the direct supervision of the Manager, Public Procurement. The officer coordinates and executes procurement activities for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with Government of Jamaica procurement policies, procedures, legislation and regulations, and provides technical guidance and support to internal clients.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities for assigned departments and agencies, monitor submissions from initiation through contract completion and termination, and coordinate tender closing and opening.
• Preside over Bid Evaluation Committees, guide evaluation, and prepare evaluation and procurement reports for the Procurement Committee, Public Procurement Commission, Cabinet and other authorities.
• Review quotations and submissions, recommend awards, prepare addenda and clarifications, and assist in preparing Procurement Plans.
• Maintain the contract register, refer contracts to the Legal Department, keep procurement records and databases up to date, and liaise with the Finance Division on payments and invoice certification.
• Assess supplier reliability and performance, advise on corrective action, and support negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and internal clients, support capacity building and training, and represent the unit at meetings and committees.
• Apply the Public Procurement Act, Regulations, Guidelines, FAA Act and internal procedures; conduct market analysis, maintain benchmarking information and promote value for money, transparency and accountability.

Required profile

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

What we offer

• Salary range of JMD 2,943,960 to JMD 3,959,298 per annum.
• Three-year contractual position.